Senior Physiotherapist - Aged Care & Clinical Leader

Health; Queensland; Hybrid; AUD 89,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Salary packaging

Higher employer super (up to 12.75%)

Annual incremental increases

Job summary

Senior Physiotherapist at Queensland Health based at Cooinda House, Redcliffe, provides advanced physiotherapy services to residents in a Residential Aged Care Home, focusing on mobility, safety and independence. The role works within an interdisciplinary team to assess complex needs and supports service improvement.

The position includes mentoring allied health staff, contributing to education, research and quality improvement, with flexible full-time hours in Brisbane North and a 6-month

Responsibilities

• Deliver advanced physiotherapy assessments and interventions for residents with complex health needs.
• Provide expert mobility, falls prevention, pressure injury management, functional independence and equipment prescription guidance.
• Collaborate with residents, families and multidisciplinary healthcare teams to support coordinated, person-centred care and service planning.
• Provide education, mentoring and clinical supervision to allied health assistants, students and less experienced practitioners to support workforce capability development.
• Lead and contribute to quality improvement, research and service development initiatives that enhance physiotherapy services and resident care outcomes.

Job description

Senior Physiotherapist at Queensland Health based at Cooinda House, Redcliffe, provides advanced physiotherapy services to residents in a Residential Aged Care Home, focusing on mobility, safety and independence. The role works within an interdisciplinary team to assess complex needs and supports service improvement.

The position includes mentoring allied health staff, contributing to education, research and quality improvement, with flexible full-time hours in Brisbane North and a 6-month